Interim Global Seed Production Manager

Enza Zaden BV; Enkhuizen; Remote; EUR 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Vacation and bonus program 15%

Retirement plan

Commuting reimbursement

Remote work allowance

Great to Grow development program

Job summary

Enza Zaden in Enkhuizen, NL, is seeking an Interim Manager Crop Production to lead the global seed production of Open Field crops (allium and carrot). You will unite people, processes and strategy to deliver on quality, quantity, cost and timing while supporting innovation across our seed programs.

You will manage a team of Production Specialists and Planners, drive S&OP, collaborate across Supply Chain, R&D and Marketing, and develop business cases to improve processes and seed technology.

Qualifications

• University level education (WO/Master) in plant science, supply chain or related field.
• 10+ years in seed production or seed supply chain is desired.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Production Specialists and Production Planners.
• Be accountable for global seed production performance, ensuring delivery against quality, quantity, cost and timing targets.
• Lead and actively contribute to S&OP, including tactical production capacity management.
• Participate in cross-functional crop teams to develop and execute strategic crop plans.
• Drive collaboration with Supply Chain, R&D, Portfolio Management and Marketing and Sales to support variety development.
• Develop business cases and lead projects to improve processes, seed technology, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with phytosanitary regulations.
• Drive alignment with external producers and partners.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

ERP systems

Planning tools

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in plant science / supply chain / business agricultural engineering

Tools

Planning systems

Job description

Enza Zaden in Enkhuizen, NL, is seeking an Interim Manager Crop Production to lead the global seed production of Open Field crops (allium and carrot). You will unite people, processes and strategy to deliver on quality, quantity, cost and timing while supporting innovation across our seed programs.

You will manage a team of Production Specialists and Planners, drive S&OP, collaborate across Supply Chain, R&D and Marketing, and develop business cases to improve processes and seed technology.